Roserade

[OVERVIEW]

<p>Roserade is a solid choice on anyfor a team in the current UU metagame. Withmetagame, and can perform a plethora of roles. It is one of the few Pokemon with access to both Spikes and Toxic Spikes as well as having the ability toSpikes, and can also absorb Toxic Spikes on the field. Not only that,Further, it also has access to status-inducing moves such as Sleep Powder, Stun SporeSpore, and Toxic. TheWith its ability toNatural Cure, it can absorb status effects and healing it offget rid of them simply by switching out makes it even better. Also havingout. These traits, combined with its high Specialspecial bulk and average Speed,decent speed, make Roserade is a great supportingsupport Pokemon.</p>

<p>With a<p>However, with its good Speed and high base Special Attack and average Speed,Attack, Roserade can also be ana potent offensive threat. With access to Sleep Powder is also great for offensive sets, and with strong STAB attacks likesuch as Leaf Storm and Sludge Bomb, Roserade has a lot of potential to sweep.</p>

<p>Thesweep. Roserade's biggest let-down of Roserade is its typing. It has commonWith weaknesses to common Fire-, Ice-, PsychicPsychic-, and Flying moves.Flying-type attacks, it will often find itself threatened. With proper synergy in the team,team synergy, though, these weaknesses can be worked around though. Despite these few cons,around, making Roserade remains a very solid choice on any UU team.</p>great teammate.</p>

[SET]
name: Toxic Spikes
move 1: Toxic Spikes
move 2: Sleep Powder
move 3: Leaf Storm
move 4: Sludge Bomb
item: Focus Sash / Leftovers
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe



[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Roserade is a very good option to lay down Toxic Spikes. Thanks to a good Speed stat and access to a Sleep-inducing move in Sleep Powder,move, it will have enough opportunities to lay down two layers of Toxic Spikes.</p>

<p>With average Speed and high Special Attack, this set's use doesn't end afterlayers. Further, its offensive stats mean that Roserade is not limited to laying down entry hazards. With strong STAB attacks, Roserade canit will severely dent anything that's not a Poison-any non-Poison- or Steel-type Pokemon. Leaf Storm is a very powerful move with a one-time use usually, since Roserade will be switching in and out a lot. It also is its main STAB attack. Sludge Bomb is the best secondary STAB attack option that grants the widest coverage possible without using a weak Hidden Power. Focus Sash is the main option as item, to possibly have an extra turn to set up Toxic Spikes. Leftovers is also an option if your planning on supporting Roserade a lot.</p>Pokemon.</p>

<p>Leaf Storm is Roserade's main STAB attack and a very powerful move; because it sharply lowers Special Attack, though, it usually forces Roserade out. This is alright, as Roserade will usually be switching in and out often anyway. Sludge Bomb is the best secondary STAB attack, and grants the widest coverage possible without using a weak Hidden Power. Focus Sash is the best item choice, as it gives you an extra turn to set up Toxic Spikes, barring residual damage. Leftovers is also an option if you can provide the support necessary to keep Roserade around.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The EVs and Nature are simplesimple, yet effective. 252 Speed EVs with a Timid Nature is a must when using Roserade, that way it willnature let Roserade outspeed as much as possible.possible, which is necessary. Giga Drain can be used over Leaf Storm for longevity,consistency, though Roserade is too physically frail to be used in the long run. Hidden Power Ice can be used to for better neutral coverage, but Sludge Bomb is waywill do more powerful.damage to most threats. Hidden Power Fire hits Steel-type Pokemon for super-effective damage.super effective damage, but again, has less overall value. Synthesis can be used to have reliable recovery without drawbacks, though with Hail being fairly commoncommon, it's not recommended because itrecommended—in hail, Roserade only allows Roserade to healrestores 1/3 back instead of 1/2 of its health. The held itemmaximum HP rather than 1/2. Roserade can also behold a Life Orb, but that's better for the offensively orientedoffensively-oriented sets.</p>

[SET]
name: Spikes
move 1: Spikes
move 2: Giga Drain
move 3: Sludge Bomb
move 4: Rest
item: Leftovers
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 120 Def / 136 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]



[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Besides a<p>Or, instead of Toxic Spikes set,Spikes, Roserade can also run alay down Spikes set to great effect. To lay down three layers of Spikes,layers, you need a Pokemon with either bulk or speed. This set concentrates on bulk and durability while laying down Spikes to support the team. Giga Drain is the main STAB option, because when its used, it heals back some of the damage dealt.dealt to Roserade, helping it survive. Sludge Bomb is the secondary STAB attack, grantingand provides acceptable coverage. Rest in the last slot works greatlywell with Natural Cure, as it allows Roserade to fully heal Roserade anditself to maximum HP, then heal the sleep status by switching out.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The EVs and Nature grant good overall bulk. 252 HP EVs maximize overall bulk, and the rest are put into the defenses. 136 Special Defense EVs gives a stat of 280, granting an extra stat point when boosted by the Calm nature; the rest are thrown into Defense to help Roserade take attacks. Because Sleep Powder is illegal with Spikes, Stun Spore is an option over any attacking move, because Sleep Powder is illegal with Spikes.move. Leech Seed is also an option becauseoption, as this set focuses on durability. Sludge Bomb can be sacrificed for Hidden Power Fire to hit Steel-types super-effectively,super effectively, but without investment in Special Attack, they won't take a lot of damage from it. ThereforeTherefore, it is usually better to have a status inducingstatus-inducing move to cripple those pesky Steel-type Pokemon. Hidden Power Ice can be used to hit opposing Poison-type Pokemon for at least neutral damage, though Hidden Power is just too weak to be really worth using over Sludge Bomb. AgainAgain, it is a better choice to induce status to them.status. Synthesis can be used over Rest, so you won't havebe forced to either switch out to heal the status or wait 2two turns to wake up when you use Rest. </p>up.</p>

[SET]

name: Offensive
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Sludge Bomb
move 3: Sleep Powder
move 4: Rest / Synthesis / Hidden Power Fire
item: Life Orb
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

&lt;Roserade is<p>Roserade does not onlyhave to run a very good support option,set; it can also runuse an offensive set.set to put pressure on your opponents. With a Life Orb attached, Roserade is a force in UU. Leaf Storm is very powerful, netting a KO on common attackers such as Hitmontop and Nidoqueen that should be reckoned with.</p>don't invest in Special Defense. Even Pokemon that can take it will not appreciate a STAB, 140 base power attack boosted by Life Orb. Sludge Bomb is Roserade's secondary STAB attack, a strong move with a slight chance of poisoning the foe. Sleep Powder gives Roserade a chance against Snorlax and Chansey, which otherwise will wall or threaten Roserade.</p>

<p>Leaf Storm is very powerful, netting a KO on common attackers like Hitmontop and Nidoqueen that don't invest in Special Defense. Other Pokemon won't like a STAB 140 base attack as well. Sludge Bomb is Roserade's secondary STAB attack, being a strong move as well as having a slight chance of poisoning the foe. Sleep Powder gives Roserade a chance against Snorlax and Chansey, which otherwise will wall or threaten Roserade. The<p>The last slot depends on what is preferred.up to preference. Rest can be used to heal back to full health and simply switch out.with the intention of switching out to restore status. Synthesis is a more direct healing move, though being ayou run the risk to use becausethat weather will render it much less effective. With Drought banned in Hail andUU, any other weathers other than Sunny, which is very rare in UU with Drought banned, itweather causes Synthesis to restore only heals 1/3 instead of 1/2 of its health.Roserade's maximum HP, rather than 1/2. Hidden Power Fire is an option for more coverage, being able to hit Steels for super effective whichthe Steel-types that would otherwise wall Roserade.</p>Roserade for super effective damage.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The
<p>The EVs and nature are obvious for an all-out attacker. MaxMaximum Speed and Special Attack investment tohepls Roserade deal the most damage Roserade canit can, while being able to outspeed a good portion of the UU metagame. Giga Drain can be used over Leaf Storm, but Roserade is too physically frail for the long run because the Life Orb damagerecoil and residual damage stack up.</p>

[SET]

name: Choice
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Sludge Bomb
move 3: Hidden Power Fire
move 4: Sleep Powder / Rest
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe





[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Roserade can run a Choice Scarf set to great succes. Leaf Storm is a powerful STAB which will net a lot of KOs. Sludge Bomb is your secundary STAB, having a chance to poison the foe while doing heavy damage. It also hits Grass-type Pokemon resisting. Hidden Power type depends on what you want to hit. Hidden Power Fire for the Grass- and Steel-types in UU, Hidden Power Ice for Grass-, Dragon- and Ground-types. Thanks to the Choice Scarf, Roserade is able to use Sleep Powder at immense speed. Rest is viable, as it works very good with Natural Cure. Just use Rest and switch out for a fully healthy Scarfer. </p>

<p>Roserade can also run a Choice Scarf set to great succes. Leaf Storm is a powerful STAB attack that will net a lot of KOs. Sludge Bomb is your secondary STAB move, with a chance to poison the foe while doing heavy damage. It also hits hard Grass-type Pokemon that resist Leaf Storm. Your choice of Hidden Power type depends on what you want to hit. Hidden Power Fire is for the Steel-types in UU, and is by far the most useful. [COMMENT: I took out the Grass-type mentions because Sludge Bomb hits Grass SE. I know there are a lot of Grass-types neutral to Poison because of a secondary typing, but a neutral Sludge Bomb does within 5% of the damage done by SE HP.] Thanks to the Choice Scarf, Roserade is able to use Sleep Powder at immense speed. Rest is viable, as it works very well with Natural Cure. Just use Rest and switch out for a fully healthy Scarfer. </p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Timid<p>A Timid nature is recommended on the Choice Itemthis set, as the speedSpeed is needed to outspeed a larger portion of the metagame. Modest in viableis viable, though, as it allows forprovides Roserade greater power. The EVs are plain simple for a Choice Item set,very simple: maximum Speed and Special Attack investment for the highest Speedso that Roserade can outspeed and Special Attack.</p>hit hard as much as possible.</p>

<p>Roserade has a few other options onfor this set. Spikes or Toxic Spikes can be used in the last slot. A Choice Itemitem locks the Pokemon in one move, wherebut Toxic Spikes and Spikes need multiple payers to be more effective. With more speed,Speed, it's hard to Taunt RoseradeRoserade, which allows for more layers to be layed down.</p>

<p>Hiddendown. Hidden Power Ice is an option over Hidden Power Fire,Fire to hit Flying-, Dragon-, and Ground-types, but shouldn't be used. OtherwiseWithout Hidden Power Fire, Roserade is walled by Steel-type Pokemon likesuch as Registeel, CobalionCobalion, and even the specially frail Bisharp.</p>

[OTHER OPTIONS]

<p>A SubSeed set<p>Offensively, Roserade can be runuse a SubSeed set, with Substitute /Substitute, Leech Seed /Seed, Protect or Sleep Powder/Powder, and Giga Drain, with Leftovers as held item and an EV spread similar to the Spikes set. SadlySadly, Roserade is rather outclassed at this strategy as Celebistrategy—Celebi and Serperior have higher speedSpeed and more bulk, Abomasnow has more bulk and different typingcauses more residual damage, and Tangrowth is more physically bulky.</p>

<p>Abulkier. A Choice Specs set seems viable, but Roserade just lacks the speed for such a set to be effective.</p>

<p>It can run a cleric set with Aromatherapy, buteffective. Extrasensory is heavily outclassed by Chanseyan option on the offensive sets, though the moves listed have better neutral coverage already. Psychic-type moves help against those pesky Poison-types which is way bulkier and Celebi who has higher speed, better typing and a wider movepool.</p>

<p>Roserade can also run a weather support set with Weather Ball, butotherwise wall Roserade is just too physically frail.to no end. It could work in Sandstorm though, Effectively giving Roserade a Rock-type attack in Weather Ball.</p>also be an effective strategy to counter Poison-type switch-ins thinking they can absorb the Toxic Spikes.</p>

<p>Extrasensory<p>For more support, Roserade can run a cleric set with Aromatherapy, but is an option on the offensive sets, though the moves listed havegreatly outclassed by Chansey—who is much bulkier—and Celebi—who has higher speed, better neutral coverage already. Psychic-type moves help against those pesky Poison-types which otherwise walltyping, and a wider movepool. Roserade to no end.can also run a weather support set with Weather Ball, but is just too physically frail. It could also be an effective strategy to counter Poison-type switch-ins thinking they can absorb the Toxic Spikes. </p>work in Sandstorm though, as Weather Ball effectively gives Roserade a Rock-type attack.</p>

[CHECKS AND COUNTERS]

<p>Strong<p>Most strong physical attackers can OHKO Roserade with any move that's at least neutral.even a neutral STAB attack. Priority users likesuch as Houndoom, WeavileWeavile, and Mamoswine can OHKO with priority STAB attacks. Pokemon like these are the reason Focus Sash is a very effective item on Roserade, usually allowing it to lay down an extra set of Spikes or Toxic Spikes.</p>

<p>Poison-type Pokemon resist Roserade's STAB attacks and can fire off attacks at Roserade, forcing it out all the time. Theyout. Most also take little damage from Hidden Power. Steel-type Pokemon resist Roserade's STAB Poison-type attacks as well as resisting Grass-type attacks, and are immune to its Poison-type attacks. Unless Roserade packs Hidden Power Fire, they will force it out. In some cases, even Hidden Power Fire failfails to do severe damage to Steel-types.</p>

<p>Chansey can take any attack Roserade can fire at it with its monstrous defensive capabilities. Sleep Powder, though, gives Roserade can use Sleep Powder to gain free turns to lay down entry hazards though.hazards. Chansey also has to be wary of rare Leech Seed variants, as it takesits huge chunks of her HP and gives it to Roserade.</p>heals Roserade much more effectively.</p>

[DREAM WORLD]

<p>Roserade gets Technician asfrom the Dream World ability.World. Although it might look interestinginteresting, as it does on Scyther and Scizor, only a few moves Roserade has get a boost. Most notablynotable of these is Magical Leaf, which has more PP than Energy Ball andwhich, after the Technician boost it alsoboost, has both more power and PP than Energy Ball. Magical Leaf also can't miss.miss, but this is only notable against Pokemon with Snow Cloak and Sand Veil. With certain lowered IVs, Hidden Power's power can be lowered to get a boost as well. Round and Swift get boosts too, but they don't have any competitive value. Overall, Natural Cure is much better more useful.</p>

[OVERVIEW]

<p>Roserade is a solid choice for any team in the current UU metagame, and as it can perform a plethora of effective roles. It is one of the few Pokemon with access to both Spikes and Toxic Spikes, and can also absorb Toxic Spikes on the field. Further, it also has access to status-inducing moves such as Sleep Powder, Stun Spore, and Toxic. With its ability Natural Cure, it can absorb status effects and get rid of them simply by switching. These traits, combined in conjunction with its high special bulk and decent Speed, make Roserade a great support Pokemon.</p>

<p>However, with its good Speed and high base Special Attack, Roserade can also be a potent offensive threat with its good Speed and high Special Attack. Sleep Powder is also great for offensive sets, and with strong STAB attacks such as Leaf Storm and Sludge Bomb, Roserade has a lot of potential to sweep. Roserade's biggest let-down is its typing, though, which gives it With weaknesses to common Fire-, Ice-, Psychic-, and Flying-type attacks, forcing it will often get threatened to switch often. With proper team synergy, however, these weaknesses can be worked around, making Roserade a great teammate potent threat in UU.</p>

[SET]
name: Toxic Spikes
move 1: Toxic Spikes
move 2: Sleep Powder
move 3: Leaf Storm
move 4: Sludge Bomb
item: Focus Sash / Leftovers
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
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[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Roserade is a very good option to for laying down Toxic Spikes. Thanks to a good Speed stat and access to a Sleep-inducing move in Sleep Powder, it will have enough opportunities to lay down two layers of Toxic Spikes. Further, its offensive stats mean Roserade is not limited to laying down entry hazards. With strong STAB attacks, it will severely dent any non-Poison- or Steel-type Pokemon.</p>

<p>Leaf Storm is Roserade's main STAB attack and a very powerful move; because it sharply lowers Special Attack, though, it usually forces Roserade out. This is alright not a problem, as Roserade will usually be switching in and out often anyway. Sludge Bomb is Roserade's the best secondary STAB attack, and is the best option for the last moveslot as it grants the widest coverage possible without using a weak Hidden Power. Focus Sash is the best item choice, as it gives you Roserade an extra turn to set up Toxic Spikes, barring residual damage. Leftovers is also an option if you can provide the support necessary to keep Roserade around.</p>
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[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The EVs and nature are simple, yet effective. 252 Speed EVs with a Timid nature let Roserade outspeed as much many threats as possible, which is necessary. Giga Drain can be used over Leaf Storm for consistency, though Roserade is too physically frail to be used in the long run. Hidden Power Ice can be used for better neutral coverage, but Sludge Bomb will do more damage to most threats. Hidden Power Fire hits Steel-type Pokemon for super effective damage, but again, has less overall value. Synthesis can be used to have reliable recovery without drawbacks, though with hail being fairly common, it's not recommended—(em dash) Roserade only heals back 1/3 of its maximum HP rather than 1/2. Roserade can also hold a Life Orb, but that's better for the offensively-oriented sets.</p>

[SET]
name: Spikes
move 1: Spikes
move 2: Giga Drain
move 3: Sludge Bomb
move 4: Rest
item: Leftovers
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 120 Def / 136 SpD
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[SET COMMENTS]
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<p>Instead of Toxic Spikes, Roserade can also lay down Spikes to great effect. To lay down three layers, you need a Pokemon with either bulk or Speed, and Roserade thus fits the bill perfectly. This set concentrates on bulk and durability while laying down Spikes to support the team. Giga Drain is the main STAB option, because it heals back some of the damage Roserade has dealt to an opponent, helping it survive longer. Sludge Bomb is the secondary STAB attack, and provides acceptable coverage. Rest in the last slot works well with Natural Cure, as it allows Roserade to fully heal itself to maximum HP, then heal the sleep by switching out.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The EVs and nature grant good overall bulk. 252 HP EVs maximize overall bulk, and the rest are put into the Roserade's defenses. 136 Special Defense EVs give a stat of 280, granting an extra stat point when boosted by the Calm nature; the rest are thrown into Defense to help Roserade take physical attacks. Because Sleep Powder is illegal with Spikes, Stun Spore is an option over any attacking move. Leech Seed is also an option, as this set focuses on durability. Sludge Bomb can be sacrificed for Hidden Power Fire to hit Steel-types super effectively, but without investment in Special Attack, they won't take a lot of damage from it. Therefore, it is usually better to have a status-inducing move to cripple those pesky Steel-type Pokemon. Hidden Power Ice can be used to hit opposing Poison-type Pokemon for at least neutral damage, though Hidden Power in general is just too weak to be worth using over Sludge Bomb. Again, it is a better choice to just induce status to. Synthesis can be used over Rest, so you won't be forced to either switch out or wait out two turns to wake up.</p>

[SET] (remove excess space)
name: Offensive
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Sludge Bomb
move 3: Sleep Powder
move 4: Rest / Synthesis / Hidden Power Fire
item: Life Orb
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Roserade does not have to run a support set, it can also run an offensive set to put pressure on your opponents, as with a Life Orb attached, Roserade is a force in UU it can dish out massive amounts of damage. Leaf Storm is very powerful, netting a KO on common attackers such as Hitmontop and Nidoqueen that don't invest in Special Defense. Even Pokemon that can take it will not appreciate a STAB, 140 Base Power attack boosted by Life Orb. Sludge Bomb is Roserade's secondary STAB attack, a strong move with a slight chance of poisoning the foe providing additional coverage against opposing Grass-types and also having a small chance to poison the foe. Sleep Powder gives Roserade a chance against Snorlax and Chansey, which otherwise who will otherwise wall or threaten Roserade.</p></p>

<p><p>The last slot is up to preference. Rest can be used to heal back to full health with the intention of switching out to restore status. Synthesis is a more direct healing move, though you run the risk that weather will render it much less effective. With Drought banned in UU, any other weather causes Synthesis to restore only heals 1/3 of Roserade's maximum health, rather than 1/2. Hidden Power Fire is an option for more coverage, able to as it can hit the Steel-types that would otherwise wall Roserade for super effective damage.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The EVs and nature are obvious for an all-out attacker. Max Speed and Special Attack investment to deal the most damage Roserade can while being able to outspeed a good portion of the UU metagame Maximum EVs are invested in Special Attack and Speed, enabling Roserade to hit as hard as possible while outspeeding a good portion of the UU metagame. Giga Drain can be used over Leaf Storm, but Roserade is too physically frail for the long run Roserade sorely needs the additional power; it is physically too frail, because and the Life Orb damage recoil and residual damage will stack up.</p>

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Sludge Bomb
move 3: Hidden Power Fire
move 4: Sleep Powder / Rest
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
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[SET COMMENTS]
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<p>Roserade can also run a Choice Scarf set to great success. Leaf Storm is a powerful STAB attack that will net a lot of KOs. Sludge Bomb is your secondary STAB move, with a chance to poison the foe while doing heavy damage. It also hits hard the Grass-types Pokemon that resist Leaf Storm hard. Your The choice of Hidden Power type depends on what you want to hit. Hidden Power Fire is for the Steel-types in UU, and is by far the most useful. Thanks to the Choice Scarf, Roserade is able to use Sleep Powder at immense speed will be able to outspeed and put most threats to sleep first, making Sleep Powder an excellent option for the last moveslot. Rest is also viable, as it works very well with Natural Cure and Roserade's high Speed, extending its longevity by leaps and bounds. Just use Rest and switch out for a fully healthy Scarfer.</p>
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[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>A Timid nature is recommended on this set, as the Speed is needed to outspeed a larger portion of the metagame. Modest is viable, though, as it provides Roserade greater power. The EV spread is very simple, allowing Roserade to hit as hard and as fast as possible. Though they might seem to be strange options for a Choice Scarf set, Spikes and Toxic Spikes can be used in the last moveslot; with Roserade's higher Speed, it is harder to Taunt it, giving it more opportunities to lay multiple layers of the entry hazards. Hidden Power Ice can be used instead of Hidden Power Fire to hit unsuspecting Ground-, Dragon-, and Flying-type threats hard, but without Hidden Power Fire, Roserade is walled cold by Steel-types such as Registeel and Cobalion.</p> The EVs are very simple: maximum Speed and Special Attack investment so that Roserade can outspend and hit hard as much as possible.</p> (I combined the 3 paragraphs for better flow.)

<p>Roserade has a few other options for this set. Spikes or Toxic Spikes can be used in the last slot. A Choice item locks the Pokemon in one move, but Toxic Spikes and Spikes need multiple layers to be more effective. With more Speed, it's hard to Taunt Roserade, which allows more layers to be layed.</p>

<p>Hidden Power Ice is an option over Hidden Power Fire to hit Flying-, Dragon-, and Ground-types, but shouldn't be used. Without Hidden Power Fire, Roserade is walled by Steel-type Pokemon such as Registeel, Cobalion, and even the specially frail Bisharp.</p>

[OTHER OPTIONS]

<p>Offensively, Roserade can use a SubSeed set with Substitute, Leech Seed, Protect or Sleep Powder, and Giga Drain, with Leftovers and an EV spread similar to the Spikes set. Sadly, Roserade is rather outclassed at this strategy—(em dash) Celebi and Serperior have higher Speed and more bulk, Abomasnow has more bulk and causes more residual damage, and Tangrowth is physically bulkier. A Choice Specs set seems viable, but Roserade just lacks the Speed for such a set to be effective. Extrasensory is an option on the offensive sets, though the moves listed have provide better neutral coverage already. Psychic-type moves help against those pesky Poison-types which otherwise wall Roserade to no end. It could also be an effective strategy to counter Poison-type switch-ins thinking they can absorb the Toxic Spikes Still, Roserade will appreciate having a way to deal with the Poison-types who otherwise wall it to no end. When considering the fact that Roserade often lures in Poison-types who expect to absorb the Toxic Spikes which it sets up, Extrasensory can be a potent surprise weapon.</p>

<p>For more support, Roserade can run a cleric set with Aromatherapy, but this is greatly outclassed by Chansey—who is much bulkier—and Celebi—who has higher Speed, better typing, and a wider movepool. Roserade can also run a weather support set with Weather Ball, but is just too physically frail. It could work in sandstorm though, as Weather Ball effectively gives Roserade a Rock-type attack.</p>

[CHECKS AND COUNTERS]

<p>Most strong physical attackers can OHKO Roserade with even a neutral attack. Priority users such as Houndoom, Weavile, and Mamoswine can OHKO with priority STAB attacks. Pokemon Threats like these are the reason why Focus Sash is a very effective item on Roserade, usually allowing it to lay down an extra set of Spikes or Toxic Spikes.</p>

<p>Poison-type Pokemon resist Roserade's STAB attacks and can fire off attacks at Roserade comfortably take its coverage moves, forcing it out. Most also take little damage from Hidden Power. Steel-types Pokemon resist Roserade's Grass-type attacks, and are immune to its Poison-type attacks. Unless Roserade packs Hidden Power Fire, they will force it out. In some cases, even Hidden Power Fire fails to do significant damage to Steel-types.</p>

<p>Chansey can take any attack Roserade can fire at it with its monstrous defensive capabilities special bulk. Sleep Powder, though, gives Roserade free turns to lay down entry hazards though. Chansey also has to be wary of rare Leech Seed variants, as its huge HP heals Roserade much more effectively.</p>

[DREAM WORLD]

<p>Roserade gets Technician from the Dream World. Although it might look interesting, as it does on Scyther and Scizor, only a few moves Roserade has get a boost. Most notable of these is Magical Leaf, which, after the Technician boost, has both more PP than and power than Energy Ball. Magical Leaf also can't miss, but this is only notable against Pokemon with Snow Cloak or Sand Veil. With certain lowered IVs, Hidden Power's power can be lowered to get a boost as well. Round and Swift get boosts too, but they don't have any competitive value. Overall, Natural Cure is much more useful.</p>

[OVERVIEW]

<p>Roserade is a solid choice for a team in the current UU metagame, and can perform effectively fill a plethora of effective roles. It is one of the few Pokemon with access to both Spikes and Toxic Spikes, and can also absorb Toxic Spikes on the field. Furthermore, it also has access to status-inducing moves such as Sleep Powder, Stun Spore, and Toxic. With its ability Natural Cure, it can absorb status effects and get rid of them simply by switching function as a great status absorber for its team. These traits, combined with its high Special bulk and decent Speed, make Roserade a great support Pokemon.</p>

<p>However In addition, with its good Speed and high base Special Attack, Roserade can also be a potent offensive threat. Sleep Powder is also great for on offensive sets too, and with strong STAB attacks such as Leaf Storm and Sludge Bomb, Roserade has a lot of potential to as a sweeper "sweeping potential" could work too if you prefer, i guess. However, Roserade's biggest let-down is its typing; With weaknesses to common Fire-, Ice-, Psychic-, and Flying type-attacks often endanger it, it will often get threatened. With proper team synergy, these weaknesses can be worked around, making Roserade a great teammate.</p>

[SET]
name: Toxic Spikes
move 1: Toxic Spikes
move 2: Sleep Powder
move 3: Leaf Storm
move 4: Sludge Bomb
item: Focus Sash / Leftovers
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

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[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Roserade is a very good option to lay down Toxic Spiker. Thanks to a good Speed stat and access to a Sleep-inducing move in Sleep Powder, it will have enough many opportunities to lay down two layers of Toxic Spikes. Further, its offensive stats mean Roserade is not limited to laying down entry hazards. With strong STAB attacks, it will severely dent any non-Poison- or Steel-type Pokemon.</p>

<p>Leaf Storm is Roserade's main STAB attack and a very powerful move; because it sharply lowers Special Attack, though, it usually forces Roserade out. This is alright, as Roserade will usually be switching in and out often anyway. Sludge Bomb is the best secondary STAB attack, and grants the widest coverage possible without using a weak Hidden Power. Focus Sash is the best preferred item choice, as it gives you an extra turn to set up Toxic Spikes, barring residual damage. Leftovers is also an option if you can provide the support necessary to keep Roserade around.</p>

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[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The EVs and Nature are simple, yet effective. 252 Speed EVs with a Timid nature let Roserade outspeed as much as possible, which is necessary. Giga Drain can be used over Leaf Storm for consistency, though Roserade is too physically frail to be used in the long run. Hidden Power Ice can be used for better neutral coverage, but Sludge Bomb will do more damage to most threats. Hidden Power Fire hits Steel-type Pokemon for super-effective damage, but again, has less overall value. Synthesis can be used to have for reliable recovery without drawbacks, though with Hail being fairly common, it's not recommended-: Roserade only heals back a measly 1/3 of its maximum HP rather than 1/2. Roserade can also hold a Life Orb, but that's better for best left to the offensively-oriented sets.</p>

[SET]
name: Spikes
move 1: Spikes
move 2: Giga Drain
move 3: Sludge Bomb
move 4: Rest
item: Leftovers
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 120 Def / 136 SpD

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[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Instead of Toxic Spikes, Roserade can also lay down Spikes to great effect. To lay down Setting three layers, however, requires you need a Pokemon with either great bulk or speed. This set concentrates on bulk and durability while laying down Spikes to support the team. Giga Drain is the main STAB option, because it heals back some of the damage Roserade has dealt to an opponent, helping it survive longer. Sludge Bomb is the secondary STAB attack, and provides acceptable coverage. Rest in the last slot works well with Natural Cure, as it allows Roserade to fully heal itself to maximum HP, then heal remove the sleep by switching out.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The EVs and Nature grant good overall bulk focus on defense. 252 HP EVs maximize overall bulk, and the rest are put into the defenses. 136 Special Defense EVs gives a stat of 280, granting an extra stat point when boosted by the Calm nature; the rest are thrown into Defense to help Roserade take attacks. Because Sleep Powder is illegal with Spikes, Stun Spore is an option over any attacking move. Leech Seed is also an option possibility, as this set focuses on durability. Sludge Bomb can be sacrificed for Hidden Power Fire to hit Steel-types super effectively, but without investment in Special Attack, they won't take a lot of damage from it. Therefore, it is usually better to have a status-inducing move to cripple those pesky Steel-type Pokemon. Hidden Power Ice can be used to hit opposing Poison-type Pokemon for at least neutral damage, though but Hidden Power is just too weak to be worth using over Sludge Bomb. Again, it is a better choice preferable to induce just status to such Pokemon. Synthesis can be used over Rest, so you won't be forced to either switch out or wait out two turns to wake up.</p>

[SET]

name: Offensive
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Sludge Bomb
move 3: Sleep Powder
move 4: Rest / Synthesis / Hidden Power Fire
item: Life Orb
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Roserade does not have to run a support set; it can also run an offensive set to put pressure on your its opponents. With a Life Orb attached, Roserade is a force to be reckoned with in UU. Leaf Storm is very powerful, netting a KO on common attackers such as Hitmontop and Nidoqueen that don't invest in Special Defense. Even Pokemon that can take resist it will not appreciate a STAB, 140 Base Power attack boosted by STAB and Life Orb. Sludge Bomb is Roserade's secondary STAB attack, a strong move with a slight chance of poisoning the foe. Sleep Powder gives Roserade a chance against Snorlax and Chansey, which who otherwise will wall or threaten Roserade.</p></p>

<p><p>The last slot is up to preference. Rest can be used to heal back to full health with the intention of as switching out to restore removes status. Synthesis is a more direct healing move, though you run the risk that weather will render it much less effective. With Drought banned in UU, any other weather causes Synthesis to restore only heals 1/3 of Roserade's maximum health, rather than 1/2. Hidden Power Fire is an option for more coverage, able to hit specifically on the Steel-types that would otherwise wall Roserade for super effective damage.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The EVs and nature are obvious for an all-out attacker: max Speed and Special Attack investment to deals the most damage Roserade can possible, while being able to max Speed lets Roserade outspeed a good portion of the UU metagame. Giga Drain can be used over Leaf Storm, but Roserade is too physically frail for the to last for long run, because the Life Orb damage and residual damage stack up.</p>

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Sludge Bomb
move 3: Hidden Power Fire
move 4: Sleep Powder / Rest
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

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[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Roserade can also run a Choice Scarf set to great success. Leaf Storm is mandatory as a powerful STAB attack that will net a lot of KOs. Sludge Bomb is your secondary STAB move, with a chance to poison the foe while doing heavy damage; it also hits hard devastates Grass-type Pokemon that resist Leaf Storm. Your choice of Hidden Power type depends on what you want to hit: Hidden Power Fire is for the Steel-types in UU, and is by far the most useful. Thanks to the Choice Scarf, Roserade is able to use Sleep Powder at immense speed, and can shut down a dangerous threat. Rest is viable, as it works very well with Natural Cure. Just use Rest and switch out for a fully completely healthy Scarfer.</p>

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[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>A Timid nature is recommended on this set, as the Speed is needed to outspeed a larger portion of the metagame. Modest is viable, though, as it provides Roserade greater power. The EVs are very simple: maximum Speed and Special Attack investment so that Roserade can outspeed and hit hard as much as possible.</p>

<p>Roserade has a few other options for this set. Spikes or Toxic Spikes can be used in the last slot. A Choice item locks the Pokemon in one move, but this is not a problem as Toxic Spikes and Spikes need multiple layers to be more effective. With more Speed, it's hard Greater Speed also makes it harder to Taunt Roserade, which allows more layers hazards to be layed laid.</p>

<p>Hidden Power Ice is an option over Hidden Power Fire to hit Flying-, Dragon-, and Ground-types, but shouldn't be used. Without Hidden Power Fire, Roserade is walled by Steel-type Pokemon such as Registeel, Cobalion, and even the specially frail Bisharp.</p>

[OTHER OPTIONS]

<p>Offensively, Roserade can use a SubSeed set with Substitute, Leech Seed, Protect or Sleep Powder, and Giga Drain, with Leftovers and an EV spread similar to the Spikes set. Sadly, Roserade is rather outclassed at this strategy-: Celebi and Serperior have higher Speed and more bulk, Abomasnow has more bulk and causes more residual damage, and Tangrowth is physically bulkier. A Choice Specs set seems viable, but Roserade just lacks the Speed for such a set to be effective. Extrasensory is an option on the offensive sets for Poison-types that resist Roserade's STABs. though While the moves listed have better neutral coverage, already. Psychic-type moves help against those pesky Poison-types which otherwise wall Roserade to no end. it could also be an effective strategy to counter Poison-type switch-ins thinking they can who intend to absorb the Toxic Spikes. </p>

<p>For more support, Roserade can run a cleric set with Aromatherapy, but is greatly outclassed by Chansey, who is much bulkier, and Celebi, who has higher Speed, better typing, and a wider movepool. Roserade can also run a weather support set with Weather Ball, but is just too physically frail. It could work in sandstorm though, as Weather Ball effectively gives Roserade an impressive 100 Base Power Rock-type attack.</p>

[CHECKS AND COUNTERS]

<p>Most strong physical attackers can OHKO Roserade with even a neutral attack. Priority users such as Houndoom, Weavile, and Mamoswine can OHKO with priority STAB attacks. Pokemon like these are the reason Focus Sash is a very effective item on Roserade, usually allowing it to lay down an extra set of Spikes or Toxic Spikes.</p>

<p>Poison-type Pokemon resist Roserade's STAB attacks and can fire off attacks at Roserade, forcing it out. Most also take little damage from Hidden Power. Steel-type Pokemon also resist Roserade's Grass-type attacks, and are immune to its Poison-type attacks. Unless Roserade packs Hidden Power Fire, they will force it out. In some cases, even Hidden Power Fire fails to do significant damage to Steel-types.</p>

<p>Chansey can take any attack Roserade can fire at it with its monstrous defensive capabilities. Sleep Powder, though, gives Roserade free turns to lay down entry hazards though. Chansey also has to be wary of rare Leech Seed variants, as its huge HP heals Roserade much more effectively.</p>

[DREAM WORLD]

<p>Roserade gets Technician from the Dream World. Although it might look interesting, as it does on Scyther and Scizor, only a few moves of Roserade's moves has get a enjoy the boost. Most notable of these is Magical Leaf, which, after the Technician boost, has both more PP than and power than Energy Ball. Magical Leaf also can't miss, but this is only notable against Pokemon with Snow Cloak or Sand Veil. With certain lowered IVs, Hidden Power's power can be lowered to get a boost as well. Round and Swift get boosts too, but they don't have any competitive value. Overall, Natural Cure is much more useful.</p>

[OVERVIEW]

<p>Roserade is a solid choice for any team in the current UU metagame, as it can effectively perform a plethora of effective roles. It is one of the few Pokemon with access to both Spikes and Toxic Spikes (although not at the same time), and can also absorb Toxic Spikes on the field. Further, it also has access to status-inducing moves such as Sleep Powder, Stun Spore and Toxic. With its ability Natural Cure, it can absorb status effects and get rid of them simply by switching. These traits, in conjunction with its high special bulk and decent Speed, Mmake Roserade a great support Pokemon.</p>

<p>Roserade can also be a potent offensive threat, with its good Speed and high Special Attack. Sleep Powder is also great for offensive sets, and with strong STAB attacks such as Leaf Storm and Sludge Bomb, Roserade has a lot of potential to can easily sweep. Roserade's biggest let-down is its typing, which gives it weaknesses to common Fire-, Ice-, Psychic-, and Flying-type attacks, forcing it to switch often. With proper team synergy, however, these weaknesses can be worked around, makeing Roserade a potent threat in UU.</p>

[SET]
name: Toxic Spikes
move 1: Toxic Spikes
move 2: Sleep Powder
move 3: Leaf Storm
move 4: Sludge Bomb
item: Focus Sash / Leftovers
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Roserade is a very good option for effective at laying down Toxic Spikes. Thanks to a good Speed stat and access to a Sleep-inducing move in Sleep Powder, it will have enough opportunities to lay down two layers of Toxic Spikes. Further, its offensive stats mean Roserade is not limited to laying down entry hazards. With strong STAB attacks, it will severely dent any non-Poison- or Steel-type Pokemon.</p>

<p>Leaf Storm is Roserade's main STAB attack and a very powerful move;. However, because it sharply lowers Special Attack, though, it usually forces Roserade out. This is usually not a problem, as Roserade will usunormally be switching in and out often anyway. Sludge Bomb is Roserade's secondary STAB attack, and is the best option for the last slot that grants the widest coverage possible without using a weak Hidden Power. Focus Sash is the best item choice, as it gives Roserade an extra turn to set up Toxic Spikes, barring residual damage. Leftovers is also an option if you can provide the support necessary to keep Roserade around.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The EVs and nature are simple, yet effective. 252 Speed EVs with a Timid nature let Roserade outspeed as many threats as possible, which is necessary. Giga Drain can be used over Leaf Storm for consistency, although Roserade is usually too physically frail to be used in the long run effectively utilize the recovery. Hidden Power Ice can be used for better neutral coverage, but Sludge Bomb will do more damage to most threats. Hidden Power Fire hits Steel-type Pokemon for super effective damage, but again, has less overall value. Synthesis can be used to have reliable recovery without drawbacks, though with hail being fairly common, it's not recommended — Roserade only heals back 1/3 of its maximum HP rather than 1/2 in hail. Roserade can also hold a Life Orb, but that's better for suited to the offensively-oriented sets.</p>

[SET]
name: Spikes
move 1: Spikes
move 2: Giga Drain
move 3: Sludge Bomb
move 4: Rest
item: Leftovers
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 120 Def / 136 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Instead of Toxic Spikes, Roserade can also lay down Spikes to great effect. To lay down three layers, you need a Pokemon with either bulk or Speed, and Roserade thus fits the bill perfectly. This set concentrates on bulk and durability while laying down Spikes to support the team. Giga Drain is the main STAB option, because it heals back some of the damage Roserade has dealt to an opponent, helping it survive longer. Sludge Bomb is the secondary STAB attack, and provides acceptable coverage. Rest in the last slot works well with Natural Cure, as it allows Roserade to fully heal itself, then heal the sleep by switching out.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The EVs and nature grant good overall bulk. 252 HP EVs maximize overall bulk, and the rest are put into Roserade's defenses. 136 Special Defense EVs give a stat of 280, granting an extra stat point when boosted by the Calm nature;, while the rest are thrown into Defense to help Roserade take physical hits. Because Sleep Powder is illegal with Spikes, Stun Spore is an option over any attacking move. Leech Seed is also an option, as this set focuses on durability. Sludge Bomb can be sacrificed for Hidden Power Fire to hit Steel-types super effectively, but without investment in Special Attack, they won't take a lot of damage from it. Therefore, it is usually better to have a status-inducing move to cripple those pesky Steel-type Pokemon. Hidden Power Ice can be used to hit opposing Poison-type Pokemon for at least neutral damage, though Hidden Power in general is just too weak to be worth using over Sludge Bomb. Again, it is a better choice to just induce status. Synthesis can be used over Rest, so you won't be forced to either switch out or wait out two turns to wake up.</p>

[SET]
name: Offensive
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Sludge Bomb
move 3: Sleep Powder
move 4: Rest / Synthesis / Hidden Power Fire
item: Life Orb
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Roserade can also run an offensive set to put pressure on your opponents. as with a Life Orb attached, it can dish out huge amounts of damage. Leaf Storm is very powerful, netting a KO on common attackers such as Hitmontop and Nidoqueen that don't invest in Special Defense. Even Pokemon that can take it will not appreciate a STAB, 140 Base Power attack boosted by Life Orb. Sludge Bomb is Roserade's secondary STAB attack, providing additional coverage against opposing Grass-types and also having a small chance to poison the foe. Sleep Powder gives Roserade a chance against Snorlax and Chansey, which otherwise will wall or threaten Roserade.</p>

<p>The last slot is up to preference. Rest can be used to heal back to full health with the intention of switching out to restore status. Synthesis is a more direct healing move, though you run the risk that weather will render it much less effective. With Drought banned in UU, any other weather causes Synthesis to restore only 1/3 of Roserade's maximum health, rather than 1/2. Hidden Power Fire is an option for more coverage, as it can hit the Steel-types that would otherwise wall Roserade for super effective damage.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The EVs and nature are obvious for an all-out attacker. Maximum EVs are invested in Special Attack and Speed, enabling Roserade to hit as hard as possible while outspeeding a good portion of the UU metagame. Giga Drain can be used over Leaf Storm, but Roserade sorely needs the additional power; it is physically too frail, and the Life Orb recoil and residual damage will stack up.</p>

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Sludge Bomb
move 3: Hidden Power Fire
move 4: Sleep Powder / Rest
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Roserade can also run a Choice Scarf set to great success. Leaf Storm is a powerful STAB attack that will net a lot of KOs. Sludge Bomb is your secondary STAB move, with a chance to poison the foe while doing heavy damage. It also hits Grass-types that resist Leaf Storm hard. The choice of Hidden Power type depends on what you want to hit. Hidden Power Fire is for the Steel-types in UU, and is by far the most useful. Thanks to Choice Scarf, Roserade will be able to outspeed most threats and put them to sleep first, making Sleep Powder an excellent option for the last moveslot. Rest is also viable, as it works very well with Natural Cure and Roserade's high Speed, extending its longevity by leaps and bounds.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>A Timid nature is recommended on this set, as the Speed is needed to outspeed a larger portion of the metagame. Modest is viable, though, as it provides Roserade greater power. The EVs are very simple: maximum Speed and Special Attack investment so that allows Roserade can to outspeed and hit as much hard as possible. Though they might seem to be strange options for a Choice Scarf set, Spikes and Toxic Spikes can be used in the last moveslot; with Roserade's higher Speed, it is harder to Taunt it, giving it more opportunities to lay multiple layers of the entry hazards. Hidden Power Ice can be used instead of Hidden Power Fire to hit unsuspecting Ground-, Dragon-, and Flying-type threats hard; however, without Hidden Power Fire, Roserade is walled cold by Steel-types such as Registeel and Cobalion.</p>

[OTHER OPTIONS]

<p>Offensively, Roserade can use a SubSeed set with Substitute, Leech Seed, Protect or Sleep Powder, and Giga Drain, with Leftovers and an EV spread similar to the Spikes set. Sadly, Roserade is rather outclassed at this strategy—Celebi and Serperior have higher Speed and more bulk, Abomasnow has more bulk and causes more residual damage, and Tangrowth is physically bulkier. A Choice Specs set seems viable, but Roserade just lacks the Speed for such a set to be effective. Extrasensory is an option on the offensive sets, though the moves listed provide better neutral coverage already. Still, Roserade will appreciate having a way to deal with the Poison-types who otherwise wall it to no end. When considering the fact that Roserade often lures in Poison-types who expect to absorb the Toxic Spikes which it sets up, Extrasensory can be a potent surprise weapon.</p>

<p>For more support, Roserade can run a cleric set with Aromatherapy, but such set is greatly outclassed by Chansey—, who is much bulkier—, and Celebi—, who has higher Speed, better typing, and a wider movepool. Roserade can also run a weather support set with Weather Ball, but is just too physically frail. It could work in sandstorm though, as Weather Ball effectively provides Roserade with a Rock-type attack.</p>

[CHECKS AND COUNTERS]

<p>Most strong physical attackers can OHKO Roserade with even a neutral attack. Priority users such as Houndoom, Weavile and Mamoswine can OHKO with priority STAB attacks. Threats like these are the reason why Focus Sash is a very effective item on Roserade, usually allowing it to lay down an extra set of Spikes or Toxic Spikes.</p>

<p>Poison-type Pokemon resist Roserade's STAB attacks and can comfortly take its coverage moves, forcing it out. Most also take little damage from Hidden Power. Steel-types resist Roserade's Grass-type attacks, and are immune to its Poison-type attacks. Unless Roserade packs Hidden Power Fire, they will force it out. In some cases, even Hidden Power Fire fails to do significant damage to Steel-types.</p>

<p>Chansey can take any attack Roserade can fire at it with its monstrous special bulk. Sleep Powder, though, gives Roserade free turns to lay down entry hazards. Chansey also has to be wary of rare Leech Seed variants, as its huge HP heals Roserade much more effectively.</p>

[DREAM WORLD]

<p>Roserade gets Technician from the Dream World. Although it might look interesting, as it does on Scyther and Scizor, only a few moves Roserade has very few of Roserade's moves get a boost. Most notable of these is Magical Leaf, which, after the Technician boost, has more PP and power than Energy Ball. Magical Leaf also can't miss, but this is only notable against Pokemon with Snow Cloak or Sand Veil. With certain lowered IVs, Hidden Power's power can be lowered to get a boost as well. Round and Swift get boosts too, but they don't have any competitive value. Overall, Natural Cure is much more useful.</p>